Biologist Compliance Monitor - Merced

As-Needed Biologist Compliance Monitor - Merced County

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Location:

Merced, CA. Practice/Department:
Compliance. Internal

Title:

As-Needed Field Technician. Work Environment:
Field Work. Compensation: $42.75–52.25 hourly.

Dudek’s journey began in 1980 with a vision to serve Southern California’s water and wastewater agencies. Today, we are a 100% employee‑owned firm supporting clients nationwide and delivering projects that improve and protect the built and natural environments of communities throughout the United States. Our work has been recognized by leading industry organizations and we’ve been honored with multiple national Top Workplace Awards.

As an employee‑owner, you embrace accountability, working safely, and collaboration while thinking resourcefully and independently. You are curious and solution‑oriented, with the ability to adapt quickly to changes and approach challenges with a spirit of innovation.

We are seeking an As‑needed Biological Compliance Monitor with experience in the Central Valley, specifically with San Joaquin Kit Fox (SJKF), California tiger salamander (CTS), and/or California red‑legged frog (CRLF), to join our Environmental Compliance team. This position will be based out of our Bakersfield office.

• Pre‑activity Surveys for covered species, including SJKF, CTS, CRLF
• Wildlife exclusion fencing inspections for other covered species
• Excavations of potential covered species burrows
• Coordination with construction staff to understand upcoming construction activities
• Monitor construction activities within covered species habitat

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science or related field
• 3–4 years’ experience in construction monitoring
• Surveyed and monitored SJKF, CTS, and/or CRLF previously on at least one project
• Recorded observations of specified covered species
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and have active personal automobile liability insurance by the first day of employment

• Previously approved by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) Region 4 as a SJKF and/or CTS Designated Biologist (DB)
• Handling and relocation experience of CTS and CRLF

Compensation: $42.75–52.25 hourly. Successful candidates must pass a pre‑employment drug test and background check prior to beginning employment.

• This job operates in a remote or office‑based environment and this role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, printers, etc.
• This job may also require occasional project site visits, based outdoors which can include excessive noise, uneven walking surfaces, extreme weather, and moving vehicles and equipment.

• Working on a computer, sitting, or standing for long periods of time in an office or remote office setting.
• Employees must be capable of bending, squatting, climbing ladders, and lifting up to 35 lbs. unassisted; 50 lbs. in a team lift (two or more employees).
• Attending meetings, both in person and virtually, and speaking on the phone with peers, clients, etc.
• Specific vision abilities, including close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Dudek is committed to creating a workplace where all employees, regardless of their background, feel valued, respected, and have equal opportunities to succeed. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce is essential to our business success, and we are dedicated to fostering a culture where everyone can thrive. We are committed to fair and equitable processes, based on merit, free from any discrimination.

Dudek is genuinely committed to equal employment opportunities within our company and on our project teams. Dudek is also committed to compliance with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities. This commitment applies to all persons involved in Dudek’s operations and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee of Dudek, including supervisors and coworkers. Equal employment opportunities will be extended to all persons (including those with disability and veteran status) in all aspects of the employment relationship, including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, discipline, layoff, recall, and termination.

Any employee who violates this policy and Dudek’s commitment to equal employment opportunities will be subject to disciplinary action.

Dudek is a U.S.

-based employer. All positions are based in the United States and require U.S. work authorization.